Sion shining in gospel-glory, or, The churches advancement and saints engagement in gospel-times with some hints of thankfulnesse for Englands deliverance from the Popish Plot of the powder treason : being the summe of a sermon preached at St Michaels in Cornhill, London, upon the 5th of Novemb. 1651 / by T.W.
The sweet Spouse of the great King is presented to us by this Evangelicall Prophet in her rich Attire and excellent Ornaments for Beauty and Glory. She that lay polluted with bloud, and sullied with dust, being washt in bloud, and sanctified through grace, is prepared for the bosome of her glorious Redeemer. Know ye not (O beloved) the beauty of her Grace, the excellency of her Glory? Arise, be enlightned, come and see.
The sweet Spouse of the great King is presented to us by this Evangelical Prophet in her rich Attire and excellent Ornament for Beauty and Glory. She that lay polluted with blood, and sullied with dust, being washed in blood, and sanctified through grace, is prepared for the bosom of her glorious Redeemer. Know you not (Oh Beloved) the beauty of her Grace, the excellency of her Glory? Arise, be enlightened, come and see.
This Prophet opens unto you her well-furnisht Chamber, and her presents you with the golden Key of her costly Closet. Here behold, 1. The glorious Lamp of the Gospel put into the hand of the Church, who is commanded to hold it forth that it may pour out its light to the world, v. 1. — 3. 2. The mighty concourse out of many Nations of Sions converts to this glorious Light, and the brightnesse of this burning Lamp, v. 4, — 14. 3. A glorious Crown of eternall Excellency set by the hand of God upon the head of the Spouse of Christ, possest of a blessed Paradise of everlasting peace, v. 15. — ult.
This Prophet Opens unto you her well-furnished Chamber, and her presents you with the golden Key of her costly Closet. Here behold, 1. The glorious Lamp of the Gospel put into the hand of the Church, who is commanded to hold it forth that it may pour out its Light to the world, v. 1. — 3. 2. The mighty concourse out of many nations of Zions converts to this glorious Light, and the brightness of this burning Lamp, v. 4, — 14. 3. A glorious Crown of Eternal Excellency Set by the hand of God upon the head of the Spouse of christ, possessed of a blessed Paradise of everlasting peace, v. 15. — ult.
Here's a Precept pregnant with a Promise: The Spirit of God deals forth comfort wrapt up in a command; For God assures that he will cause his Church to arise and shine, in this that he commands her, Arise, shine.
Here's a Precept pregnant with a Promise: The Spirit of God deals forth Comfort wrapped up in a command; For God assures that he will cause his Church to arise and shine, in this that he commands her, Arise, shine.
Consider'd in relation to the Church in generall, it hints sundry particular observations, which we shall briefly passe over. Arise, shine. Then note, that
Considered in Relation to the Church in general, it hints sundry particular observations, which we shall briefly pass over. Arise, shine. Then note, that
The Church may be sometimes in a cloud, The Sun may for a time wear sackloth, the Stars may loose their light, the Temple may be full of smoak, and the Ark wrapt up in darknesse. A mist may cover the face of Canaan, and a thick cloud may rest upon Jerusalem. God loves to beautifie the Face of Time with some spots of darknesse.
The Church may be sometime in a cloud, The Sun may for a time wear Sackcloth, the Stars may lose their Light, the Temple may be full of smoke, and the Ark wrapped up in darkness. A missed may cover the face of Canaan, and a thick cloud may rest upon Jerusalem. God loves to beautify the Face of Time with Some spots of darkness.
God delights in chequering the world with interchanges of light and darknesse, day and night. The returns of darknesse do illustrate the beauty of light, That light is most beautifull, amiable and acceptable, that's born out of the womb of the thickest darknesse. The Sun shines forth most clearly when it hath washt its beams in the waters of the Clouds. Then let not any Star think it strange that it is sometimes obscured,
God delights in chequering the world with interchanges of Light and darkness, day and night. The returns of darkness do illustrate the beauty of Light, That Light is most beautiful, amiable and acceptable, that's born out of the womb of the thickest darkness. The Sun shines forth most clearly when it hath washed its beams in the waters of the Clouds. Then let not any Star think it strange that it is sometime obscured,
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There are castings down before liftings up, Clouds before clearnesse, Darknesse (as in the Old so in the New Creation ) before light. The Church is called to Arise, therefore she was yet down;
There Are castings down before liftings up, Clouds before clearness, Darkness (as in the Old so in the New Creation) before Light. The Church is called to Arise, Therefore she was yet down;
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Despair not then, poor dejected souls, who lie down in darknesse and see no light; when you have a while with sad hearts sorrowed for your sins, your light will break forth as the morning,
Despair not then, poor dejected Souls, who lie down in darkness and see no Light; when you have a while with sad hearts sorrowed for your Sins, your Light will break forth as the morning,
There's an excellency in the Church of God, a bright and shining excellency. This is the Sun of the lower world, which shall at length shine in the highest heavens. The Saints have their lustre, which is nothing else but the reflection of those glorious beams of grace, which are shed from the Sun of Righteousnesse upon them.
There's an excellency in the Church of God, a bright and shining excellency. This is the Sun of the lower world, which shall At length shine in the highest heavens. The Saints have their lustre, which is nothing Else but the reflection of those glorious beams of grace, which Are shed from the Sun of Righteousness upon them.
This is the Woman cloth'd with the Sun, that hath the Moon under her feet, and upon her head a Crown of twelve Stars, Rev. 12.1. This is she that is come to excellent Ornaments, and crowned with perfection of beauty, through Christs own comelinesse put upon her, Ezek. 16.7, — 14. She is all Fair, all Glorious within, through the Glory of God arisen upon her, Cant. 4.7. Psal. 45.13. The Church of God is the Crown of the earth, and the Glory of the world.
This is the Woman clothed with the Sun, that hath the Moon under her feet, and upon her head a Crown of twelve Stars, Rev. 12.1. This is she that is come to excellent Ornament, and crowned with perfection of beauty, through Christ own comeliness put upon her, Ezekiel 16.7, — 14. She is all Fair, all Glorious within, through the Glory of God arisen upon her, Cant 4.7. Psalm 45.13. The Church of God is the Crown of the earth, and the Glory of the world.
The world is wrapt in darknesse till she Arise and shine. Horrible are the attempts of the Churches Persecutors. Hellish darknesse would soon over-spread the earth,
The world is wrapped in darkness till she Arise and shine. Horrible Are the attempts of the Churches Persecutors. Hellish darkness would soon overspread the earth,
You that lie muffled in midnight, even in the Gospels midday, lift up your heads, behold and admire the Churches excellencies. Leave your dark dens of sin and profanesse,
You that lie muffled in midnight, even in the Gospels midday, lift up your Heads, behold and admire the Churches excellencies. Leave your dark dens of since and profaneness,
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A Gospel - state is a glorious state, a Heaven upon Earth. The state of the Church of God under the Gospel is more glorious then under the Law, Isa. 60.17. 2 Cor. 3.7, — ult. Herein are more clear and glorious manifestations of Christ, dispensations of Grace, communications of the Spirit; more abundance of spirituall and glorious mercies, gifts and endowments. The state of grace under the Gospel is nothing lesse then the Kingdom of heaven upon earth, Mat. 3.2.
A Gospel - state is a glorious state, a Heaven upon Earth. The state of the Church of God under the Gospel is more glorious then under the Law, Isaiah 60.17. 2 Cor. 3.7, — ult. Herein Are more clear and glorious manifestations of christ, dispensations of Grace, communications of the Spirit; more abundance of spiritual and glorious Mercies, Gifts and endowments. The state of grace under the Gospel is nothing less then the Kingdom of heaven upon earth, Mathew 3.2.
Heaven is open'd under the Gospel, and Believers enter in, and are invested with glorious priviledges, and inrich'd with glorious enjoyments. This is that Heaven, wherein God's Saints shine as so many Stars in the lustre of that glorious light which they derive from the Sun of Righteousnesse. This Evangelical condition is an Angelical condition, wherein Gods Saints (those bright morning-stars ) sing for joy,
Heaven is opened under the Gospel, and Believers enter in, and Are invested with glorious privileges, and enriched with glorious enjoyments. This is that Heaven, wherein God's Saints shine as so many Stars in the lustre of that glorious Light which they derive from the Sun of Righteousness. This Evangelical condition is an Angelical condition, wherein God's Saints (those bright Morning stars) sing for joy,
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and record the glorious praises of their gracious Redeemer. Gospel - Times are glorious Times, Gospel - mercies are glorious mercies, Gospel - graces are (as I may say) glorious graces, Gospel - comforts are glorious comforts, Gospel - Salvation is a glorious Salvation. Happy are we that live in Gospel - times, Oh that we could but embrace Gospel - Truths! happy are we that have Gospel - seasons, Oh that we were but Gospel - Saints. O how are we to admire the riches of Gods grace, that he is pleased to vouchsafe us his glorious Gospel. Let us then labour to adorn this glorious Gospel by gracious courses. The day-spring from on high hath visited us,
and record the glorious praises of their gracious Redeemer. Gospel - Times Are glorious Times, Gospel - Mercies Are glorious Mercies, Gospel - graces Are (as I may say) glorious graces, Gospel - comforts Are glorious comforts, Gospel - Salvation is a glorious Salvation. Happy Are we that live in Gospel - times, O that we could but embrace Gospel - Truths! happy Are we that have Gospel - seasons, O that we were but Gospel - Saints. Oh how Are we to admire the riches of God's grace, that he is pleased to vouchsafe us his glorious Gospel. Let us then labour to adorn this glorious Gospel by gracious courses. The dayspring from on high hath visited us,
let us then cast off the works of darknesse, and put on the Armour of light; let's cease to sin, arise and shine in the lustre of this light that shines upon us. Arise, shine. Know then,
let us then cast off the works of darkness, and put on the Armour of Light; let's cease to since, arise and shine in the lustre of this Light that shines upon us. Arise, shine. Know then,
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When God pours out light and lustre upon his Church, she must pour it out into the world. When Christ puts a burning Lamp into the hand of his Spouse, she must give light to the Nations that sit in darknesse and the shadow of death. The Sun pours his light upon the Moon and Stars, and these pour it out with many pretious influences upon the earth. When Jesus Christ the Sun of Righteousnesse pours out the light of the Gospel, with influences of love upon his Church and Saints, they must likewise pour out the same upon the world and sinners. When God sets up his Golden-candlestick at Jerusalem, 'tis that it might give light to the Cities round about.
When God pours out Light and lustre upon his Church, she must pour it out into the world. When christ puts a burning Lamp into the hand of his Spouse, she must give Light to the nations that fit in darkness and the shadow of death. The Sun pours his Light upon the Moon and Stars, and these pour it out with many precious influences upon the earth. When jesus christ the Sun of Righteousness pours out the Light of the Gospel, with influences of love upon his Church and Saints, they must likewise pour out the same upon the world and Sinners. When God sets up his Golden candlestick At Jerusalem, it's that it might give Light to the Cities round about.
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O then let every Star shine to encrease the lustre of this light, and let sinners come to the brightnesse of this shining, that they may see the way of life, leading to eternall Glory, lest otherwise they be shut up under everlasting darknesse and damnation, See Mat. 5.14, 15, 16. Arise, shine. Now let's consider the words as they bear reference to, particular Saints, and they'l import thus much;
O then let every Star shine to increase the lustre of this Light, and let Sinners come to the brightness of this shining, that they may see the Way of life, leading to Eternal Glory, lest otherwise they be shut up under everlasting darkness and damnation, See Mathew 5.14, 15, 16. Arise, shine. Now let's Consider the words as they bear Referente to, particular Saints, and They'll import thus much;
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God brings sinners to Heaven by the Gates of Hell. While they lie under conviction, their sins, like swarms of Bees, encompasse them, arm'd with fiery, poysonous stings, the wrath of God flames against them, the Terrours of the Almighty surround them,
God brings Sinners to Heaven by the Gates of Hell. While they lie under conviction, their Sins, like swarms of Bees, encompass them, armed with fiery, poisonous stings, the wrath of God flames against them, the Terrors of the Almighty surround them,
and the unspeakable Torments of of Hell amaze them, their own Conscience (which should be a Port of Peace to a troubled Spirit) being full of Horrour and Confusion, is a very Hell unto them.
and the unspeakable Torments of of Hell amaze them, their own Conscience (which should be a Port of Peace to a troubled Spirit) being full of Horror and Confusion, is a very Hell unto them.
In this wofull condition when they are now ready to enter by the Gate of Despair into the Kingdom of everlasting Darknesse, God cals to them in the sweet voice of the Gospel, saying, Return, Return, Repent, Repent, and believe the Gospel, and live for evermore;
In this woeful condition when they Are now ready to enter by the Gate of Despair into the Kingdom of everlasting Darkness, God calls to them in the sweet voice of the Gospel, saying, Return, Return, repent, repent, and believe the Gospel, and live for evermore;
God sometimes leads his people down from the mountains of joy into the valleys of sorrow. He eclipses for a time the light of life, and covers them with the shadow of death. God doth not alwaies feed his children with the Honey of his Promises, the marrow of his comforts, the sweetnesse of his love, but sometimes he gives them the bread of adversity to eat,
God sometime leads his people down from the Mountains of joy into the valleys of sorrow. He Eclipses for a time the Light of life, and covers them with the shadow of death. God does not always feed his children with the Honey of his Promises, the marrow of his comforts, the sweetness of his love, but sometime he gives them the bred of adversity to eat,
and the waters of affliction to drink, and causeth them to sit down in a state of darknesse and desertion. But he is a tender-hearted Father, his Bowels are soon moved towards them,
and the waters of affliction to drink, and Causes them to fit down in a state of darkness and desertion. But he is a tender-hearted Father, his Bowels Are soon moved towards them,
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and so he shews them his pleased face, speaks to them in the voice of kindenesse and love, cals them to his embraces, and receives them into the bosome of his sweetest and soul-contenting mercies: He brings glorious Advantages out of these grievous Afflictions to their immortall souls. See 2. Cor. 4.17. 3. Dunghil of Contempt, and mire of Disgrace.
and so he shows them his pleased face, speaks to them in the voice of kindness and love, calls them to his embraces, and receives them into the bosom of his Sweetest and soul-contenting Mercies: He brings glorious Advantages out of these grievous Afflictions to their immortal Souls. See 2. Cor. 4.17. 3. Dunghill of Contempt, and mire of Disgrace.
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and brings them up to his holy Hill Mount Sion. Wicked men who are as Swine, rooting in the Dunghill of the Earth, trample Gods Jewels, his Pearls, under rheir feet:
and brings them up to his holy Hill Mount Sion. Wicked men who Are as Swine, rooting in the Dunghill of the Earth, trample God's Jewels, his Pearls, under rheir feet:
But God will at length clothe them with Excellency and Honour, and crown them with eternall Glory. The world delights to cast the mire of Disgrace into the Faces of those that bear the blessed Image of God himself:
But God will At length cloth them with Excellency and Honour, and crown them with Eternal Glory. The world delights to cast the mire of Disgrace into the Faces of those that bear the blessed Image of God himself:
But he that will at length wipe away all Tears from their eyes, will also wash away all such opprobrious Imputations, and cause them to shine as the Stars in the Firmament for ever and ever.
But he that will At length wipe away all Tears from their eyes, will also wash away all such opprobrious Imputations, and cause them to shine as the Stars in the Firmament for ever and ever.
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and labour to bury them in Ignominy and everlasting Contempt, but God will heal their Names, give them a glorious Resurrection, and an everlasting blessed Memoriall: They study to cast the only Excellent down from their Excellency, but God will advance them to eternall Glory. Notwithstanding all the weight of Reproaches the wicked lay upon them, God will put forth his Almighty Arm, and they shall arise: See Psal. 68.13. 2. They shall, they must shine:
and labour to bury them in Ignominy and everlasting Contempt, but God will heal their Names, give them a glorious Resurrection, and an everlasting blessed Memorial: They study to cast the only Excellent down from their Excellency, but God will advance them to Eternal Glory. Notwithstanding all the weight of Reproaches the wicked lay upon them, God will put forth his Almighty Arm, and they shall arise: See Psalm 68.13. 2. They shall, they must shine:
As they have had a time of sinning and a time of sorrow, so they shall have a time of shining and a time of joy. They are commanded and shall and must shine in the
As they have had a time of sinning and a time of sorrow, so they shall have a time of shining and a time of joy. They Are commanded and shall and must shine in the
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Every Saint is cloathed with the Sun. God makes all his children Priests, and hath provided for them holy Garments for Beauty and Glory; He enstals them Kings, and cloathes them with Royall Robes, far richer, far purer then Cloth of Gold. These Robes are none other then Gods own Son the King of Glory himself hath worn on Earth.
Every Saint is clothed with the Sun. God makes all his children Priests, and hath provided for them holy Garments for Beauty and Glory; He enstals them Kings, and clothes them with Royal Robes, Far Richer, Far Purer then Cloth of Gold. These Robes Are none other then God's own Son the King of Glory himself hath worn on Earth.
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The Sun it self the Fountain of Light, whose face is too glorious for us mortals stedfastly to behold, is but a darkesome mote in comparison of the bright and shining Lustre of this rich Attire.
The Sun it self the Fountain of Light, whose face is too glorious for us mortals steadfastly to behold, is but a darksome mote in comparison of the bright and shining Lustre of this rich Attire.
Every Saint is as a little Heaven full of shining Stars. God cloathes all his children with white Garments of Sanctification, all-bespangled with sparkling precious Pearls of heavenly and Divine Graces,
Every Saint is as a little Heaven full of shining Stars. God clothes all his children with white Garments of Sanctification, all-bespangled with sparkling precious Pearls of heavenly and Divine Graces,
as Faith, Repentance, Love, Hope, Obedience, Sincerity, Humility, &c. There is not one of these but is worth ten thousand times more then a world of Gold, being as it were a Ray of God, a Pledge of his eternall Love,
as Faith, Repentance, Love, Hope, obedience, Sincerity, Humility, etc. There is not one of these but is worth ten thousand times more then a world of Gold, being as it were a Ray of God, a Pledge of his Eternal Love,
and thence hath cause to be everlastingly merry. All the Saints are welcome guests to the Gospels Feast, Isa. 25.6. where that nothing may be wanting for their full Contentment and Delight, they are cloathed by Gods own hand with Festivall garments, and anointed with the sweet Oyl of joy and gladnesse.
and thence hath cause to be everlastingly merry. All the Saints Are welcome guests to the Gospels Feast, Isaiah 25.6. where that nothing may be wanting for their full Contentment and Delight, they Are clothed by God's own hand with Festival garments, and anointed with the sweet Oil of joy and gladness.
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O what immortall joys must needs spring up in the Hearts of Gods children, from a lively apprehension of the infinite sweetnesse and excellency of the Love of God,
O what immortal Joys must needs spring up in the Hearts of God's children, from a lively apprehension of the infinite sweetness and excellency of the Love of God,
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and the incomprehensibly glorious and eternall Joys of Heaven, whereof they shall shortly be possest, besides those many sweet and gracious comforts wherewith Jesus Christ hath already crown'd their thrice happy souls:
and the incomprehensibly glorious and Eternal Joys of Heaven, whereof they shall shortly be possessed, beside those many sweet and gracious comforts wherewith jesus christ hath already crowned their thrice happy Souls:
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The Night is now past, and the Day is come, yea, far spent, the Sun of Righteousnesse is drawing nigh to the highest Point of his glorious Ascent, and darts forth his gracious, reviving beams into the lowest and humblest hearts:
The Night is now past, and the Day is come, yea, Far spent, the Sun of Righteousness is drawing High to the highest Point of his glorious Ascent, and darts forth his gracious, reviving beams into the lowest and Humblest hearts:
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so Christ will embrace you as his Brethren, God will embosome you as his children, the Angels of Heaven will at length with shouting entertain you in the mansions of Eternity, as Heirs of Glory.
so christ will embrace you as his Brothers, God will embosomed you as his children, the Angels of Heaven will At length with shouting entertain you in the mansions of Eternity, as Heirs of Glory.
Away then, and fetch thence daily what precious Ornaments soever you want to render your souls beautifull and amiable in the eyes of your Beloved. Put on these Ornaments daily, and wear them continually.
Away then, and fetch thence daily what precious Ornament soever you want to render your Souls beautiful and amiable in the eyes of your beloved. Put on these Ornament daily, and wear them continually.
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and cals upon you to rejoyce in the Lord, Psa. 33.1. Phil. 4.4. Psa. 32.11. Serve the Lord with Joyfullnesse and Gladnesse of heart for his abundant Goodnesse and Love to you in the Lord Jesus Christ.
and calls upon you to rejoice in the Lord, Psa. 33.1. Philip 4.4. Psa. 32.11. Serve the Lord with Joyfullnesse and Gladness of heart for his abundant goodness and Love to you in the Lord jesus christ.
Rejoice? should we rejoice when our sinnes cry? should we rejoice when Syon weeps? Can we, ought we to rejoice when our sins and the abominations of the Land are daily multiply'd, and the wrath of God provok'd against us? When the wayes of Syon mourn, and the gates of Jerusalem are desolate? does not God rather call to mourning, and weeping, and lamentation? I answer;
Rejoice? should we rejoice when our Sins cry? should we rejoice when Syon weeps? Can we, ought we to rejoice when our Sins and the abominations of the Land Are daily multiplied, and the wrath of God provoked against us? When the ways of Syon mourn, and the gates of Jerusalem Are desolate? does not God rather call to mourning, and weeping, and lamentation? I answer;
'Tis true, these things ought to be taken to heart with hearty grief and lamentation: And oh, that we could pour out our hearts in abundant sorrowes for these Abominations,
It's true, these things ought to be taken to heart with hearty grief and lamentation: And o, that we could pour out our hearts in abundant sorrows for these Abominations,
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and the Abominations that are be found in the City of our God. These things are a Lamentation, and shall be for a Lamentation. But yet withall consider;
and the Abominations that Are be found in the city of our God. These things Are a Lamentation, and shall be for a Lamentation. But yet withal Consider;
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but spirituall joy and grief, as loving twins bred in the same womb, though successively born, live together in the same sanctified soul. Yea, the more your Hearts greve for sinne, the more will your souls rejoice in the God of your salvation.
but spiritual joy and grief, as loving twins bred in the same womb, though successively born, live together in the same sanctified soul. Yea, the more your Hearts grieve for sin, the more will your Souls rejoice in the God of your salvation.
This spirituall sorrow will encrease the lustre of your Evangelicall joy. These showers of grief will beautifie your beams of joy; your sorrowfull sighs will encrease the beauty of your joyfull smiles. Sad Tears dropping from such smiling Eyes, are such Pearls, as God will treasure them up every one in his bottle.
This spiritual sorrow will increase the lustre of your Evangelical joy. These showers of grief will beautify your beams of joy; your sorrowful sighs will increase the beauty of your joyful smiles. Sad Tears dropping from such smiling Eyes, Are such Pearls, as God will treasure them up every one in his Bottle.
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3. There's light of joy sown in the darknesse of these sorrowes. Psal. 97.11. The blessing of God crowns the Heads, and the comforts of God shall fill the Hearts of such mourners in Sion. Mat. 5.4. The pretious seed of spirituall sorrowes, will bring a plenteous Harvest of eternal joys.
3. There's Light of joy sown in the darkness of these sorrows. Psalm 97.11. The blessing of God crowns the Heads, and the comforts of God shall fill the Hearts of such mourners in Sion. Mathew 5.4. The precious seed of spiritual sorrows, will bring a plenteous Harvest of Eternal Joys.
1. Weep your Beams. Dart forth streaming beams of joy, and pour out beaming streams of grief. Rejoice with trembling, Psal. 2.11. Sweeten your mourning with mirth, and season your mirth with mourning.
1. Weep your Beams. Dart forth streaming beams of joy, and pour out beaming streams of grief. Rejoice with trembling, Psalm 2.11. Sweeten your mourning with mirth, and season your mirth with mourning.
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2. Wash your Smiles in Tears, and beautifie your Mirth with Mourning, the Beauty of your Beauty. Bathe your shining Souls in Sorrowes and they'l shine the brighter. The choicest Beauty consists of a pure whitenesse with some mixture of a clear ruddinesse, being actuated with a sparkling livelinesse, the soul of Beauty: so a serene and smiling soul with a bleeding heart enliven'd by the sanctifying Spirit of grace, make up the most perfect Beauty in the eyes of God.
2. Wash your Smiles in Tears, and beautify your Mirth with Mourning, the Beauty of your Beauty. bath your shining Souls in Sorrows and They'll shine the Brighter. The Choicest Beauty consists of a pure whiteness with Some mixture of a clear ruddiness, being actuated with a sparkling liveliness, the soul of Beauty: so a serene and smiling soul with a bleeding heart enlivened by the sanctifying Spirit of grace, make up the most perfect Beauty in the eyes of God.
Sowe your Seed in the Night, and you shall reap your Fruit in the Morning. Fill Gods bottle with Tears, and hee'l give you for every drop a Pearl. Let your Heart bleed for your grievous sins, and God will at length crown your soul with glorious joyes. Weep for Jerusalem and you shall sing in Syon. Mourn for the sorrows of the Saints, and you shall rejoice for joy with them.
Sow your Seed in the Night, and you shall reap your Fruit in the Morning. Fill God's Bottle with Tears, and he'll give you for every drop a Pearl. Let your Heart bleed for your grievous Sins, and God will At length crown your soul with glorious Joys. Weep for Jerusalem and you shall sing in Syon. Mourn for the sorrows of the Saints, and you shall rejoice for joy with them.
Thus far we have considered the words in reference to the Glorious Priviledges of the Gospel of Christ, wherewith God hath crown'd his Church and Saints;
Thus Far we have considered the words in Referente to the Glorious Privileges of the Gospel of christ, wherewith God hath crowned his Church and Saints;
now let's apply them to you that are the children of the Church, of the society of the Saints in reference to the glorious Deliverance that the great God hath wrought for his English Sion, from the Popish Plot of the Powder-Treason, a mercy to be celebrated this day with Praises,
now let's apply them to you that Are the children of the Church, of the society of the Saints in Referente to the glorious Deliverance that the great God hath wrought for his English Sion, from the Popish Plot of the Powder treason, a mercy to be celebrated this day with Praises,
Behold, O ye Saints, the Lord of hosts hath brought salvation this day to Sion: Rejoyce and be glad, Arise, shine. O let the high praises of the most high God, be this day in your hearts and mouths.
Behold, Oh you Saints, the Lord of hosts hath brought salvation this day to Sion: Rejoice and be glad, Arise, shine. Oh let the high praises of the most high God, be this day in your hearts and mouths.
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Take a large prospect of the Lords mercies, and then lift up your voices in joyfull acclamations of Hallelujah. And that you may rightly celebrate the glorious solemnities of the great King,
Take a large prospect of the lords Mercies, and then lift up your voices in joyful acclamations of Hallelujah. And that you may rightly celebrate the glorious solemnities of the great King,
1. Take your Lamps in your hands, and view that Den of darknesse, wherein the hellish Monster that would have devour'd Gods holy Ones, was almost hatcht.
1. Take your Lamps in your hands, and view that Den of darkness, wherein the hellish Monster that would have devoured God's holy Ones, was almost hatched.
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A dark Vault there was under the Parliament House, where this deadly Monster brooded by Popish Policy, should have been brought forth, had it not been stopt and stifled in the birth, through Divine mercy, by the hand of the All-knowing, and All-powerfull God.
A dark Vault there was under the Parliament House, where this deadly Monster brooded by Popish Policy, should have been brought forth, had it not been stopped and stifled in the birth, through Divine mercy, by the hand of the All-knowing, and All-powerful God.
This was a work of darknesse in a place of darknesse, the contrivance of the children of darknesse, by the instigation of the Prince of darknesse, against the children of Light. Thus a Vail of darkness was drawn over the foul face of this horrible wickednesse.
This was a work of darkness in a place of darkness, the contrivance of the children of darkness, by the instigation of the Prince of darkness, against the children of Light. Thus a vail of darkness was drawn over the foul face of this horrible wickedness.
Had this taken effect, hel had broken loose from the bowels of earth. This was an attempt to have blown up with one blast from the mouth of hell, the Parliament, Prince and Peers, and so suddenly to have involved our pleasant and peaceable Land in confusion and bloud. For had but this Thundercloud burst, many showers of bloud had been poured down upon England. This was Satans strange Engine, by which he would have attempted to have sent up many bodies in a moment, nearer to heaven, that he might have drawn down many thousand souls for ever into the bottom of hell. For surely,
Had this taken Effect, hell had broken lose from the bowels of earth. This was an attempt to have blown up with one blast from the Mouth of hell, the Parliament, Prince and Peers, and so suddenly to have involved our pleasant and peaceable Land in confusion and blood. For had but this Thundercloud burst, many showers of blood had been poured down upon England. This was Satan strange Engine, by which he would have attempted to have sent up many bodies in a moment, nearer to heaven, that he might have drawn down many thousand Souls for ever into the bottom of hell. For surely,
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If the Light had been put forth by this poysonous earthdamp, the people of the Land would not only have been wrapt in darknes, but have been stifled with this noisom Fog. Yet out of this Fog would have issued that fire that would have set all England into a flame, and have burnt up the bodies of Gods dearest and pretious Saints.
If the Light had been put forth by this poisonous earthdamp, the people of the Land would not only have been wrapped in darkness, but have been stifled with this noisome Fog. Yet out of this Fog would have issued that fire that would have Set all England into a flame, and have burned up the bodies of God's dearest and precious Saints.
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2. Put off your shoes from your feet, and walk up to Mount Sion, and behold the Lord in his Glory, who hath vouchsaft this miraculous mercy and seasonable salvation to his Saints.
2. Put off your shoes from your feet, and walk up to Mount Sion, and behold the Lord in his Glory, who hath vouchsafed this miraculous mercy and seasonable salvation to his Saints.
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Lift up your eies to the hils from which the help of Gods Israel comes in all the times of their distress and danger. Get your souls sublimed in heavenly contemplations of the wisdom, power and goodnesse of that great God, whose wakefull Eye of Providence continually watcheth over his Church and chosen Ones.
Lift up your eyes to the hills from which the help of God's Israel comes in all the times of their distress and danger. Get your Souls sublimed in heavenly contemplations of the Wisdom, power and Goodness of that great God, whose wakeful Eye of Providence continually watches over his Church and chosen Ones.
He that sits upon a Throne of glory in the highest heavens, and with his All-discerning Eye discovers the depths of darkness and the deeds of men, brought forth this work of darkness into light, to the confusion of his enemies,
He that sits upon a Throne of glory in the highest heavens, and with his All-discerning Eye discovers the depths of darkness and the Deeds of men, brought forth this work of darkness into Light, to the confusion of his enemies,
O come with humble reverence to the God of mercy, and cast your selves down at his feet with lowliest admiration of his wonderfull goodness to an excessively sinfull Land. O how ill have we requited the Lord for his love! And yet the Lord before he vouchsafed this favour, knew what our Requitall would be.
Oh come with humble Reverence to the God of mercy, and cast your selves down At his feet with lowliest admiration of his wonderful Goodness to an excessively sinful Land. O how ill have we requited the Lord for his love! And yet the Lord before he vouchsafed this favour, knew what our Requital would be.
O the admirable Kindnesse of our God! The unworthinesse of the sons of men doth not obstruct the way of those sweet mercies, that flow from the Fountain of free Love. O prostrate your selves with humblest Adoration, at the footstool of the God of Glory, who in his wonderfull Works to the sons of men, acts meerly out of free Grace. The Lord saw when the Design was laid,
O the admirable Kindness of our God! The unworthiness of the Sons of men does not obstruct the Way of those sweet Mercies, that flow from the Fountain of free Love. Oh prostrate your selves with Humblest Adoration, At the footstool of the God of Glory, who in his wonderful Works to the Sons of men, acts merely out of free Grace. The Lord saw when the Design was laid,
It was the hand of God that drew the Curtain, and discovered what wickednesse was coucht in the dark. When the Land was ready to be overspread with darknesse, 'twas the Lord that cover'd it with Light. When Popish Agents (those bloudy Philistines ) thought and hoped to have obscur'd the Glory of Israel, the Lord still preserv'd the Ark of his Truth.
It was the hand of God that drew the Curtain, and discovered what wickedness was couched in the dark. When the Land was ready to be overspread with darkness, 'twas the Lord that covered it with Light. When Popish Agents (those bloody philistines) Thought and hoped to have obscured the Glory of Israel, the Lord still preserved the Ark of his Truth.
When the great red Dragon attempted to draw the Stars from Heaven, the great and mighty God cast him into the bottom of hell. God caused the destruction plotted against his own People to fall upon the heads of their enemies.
When the great read Dragon attempted to draw the Stars from Heaven, the great and mighty God cast him into the bottom of hell. God caused the destruction plotted against his own People to fallen upon the Heads of their enemies.
3. Prepare your Hearts (in stead of Harps ) to joyn in a gracious Consort, to sing forth the glorious Praises of the only wise and strong God, your Saviour.
3. Prepare your Hearts (in stead of Harps) to join in a gracious Consort, to sing forth the glorious Praises of the only wise and strong God, your Saviour.
Labour to winde up your hearts to the highest pitch of hearty praisefullnesse and thanksgiving. Say with Moses, Exod. 15.11. Who is like unto thee, O Lord, amongst the gods!
Labour to wind up your hearts to the highest pitch of hearty praisefullnesse and thanksgiving. Say with Moses, Exod 15.11. Who is like unto thee, Oh Lord, among the God's!
To heighten your hearts into spirituall Raptures of Angelical Hallelujah's, consider that Religion it self, the Glorious Gospel and Precious Ordinances of Jesus Christ, are particular priviledges, which as to the Continuance and Preservation of them, are wrapt up in this great Deliverance wherewith the mercifull hand of God hath Crown'd this sinfull Nation.
To heighten your hearts into spiritual Raptures of Angelical Hallelujah's, Consider that Religion it self, the Glorious Gospel and Precious Ordinances of jesus christ, Are particular privileges, which as to the Continuance and Preservation of them, Are wrapped up in this great Deliverance wherewith the merciful hand of God hath Crowned this sinful nation.
Had this hellish Plot taken effect, Oh how had our pretious souls been poyson'd with Popery! How had the Glorious, reviving, inriching, advancing Mysteries of the Gospel, been lockt up in an unknown Tongue! How had our Waters been imbitter'd with Gall and Wormwood, and our Rivers turned to bloud! How had our immortall souls been starv'd to eternall death, for want of spirituall food!
Had this hellish Plot taken Effect, O how had our precious Souls been poisoned with Popery! How had the Glorious, reviving, enriching, advancing Mysteres of the Gospel, been locked up in an unknown Tongue! How had our Waters been imbittered with Gall and Wormwood, and our rivers turned to blood! How had our immortal Souls been starved to Eternal death, for want of spiritual food!
Oh how had we lived in darknesse, died in sinne, and dropt into bell! Now reckon up the precious Mercies and glorious Favours that have been brought unto England, and home to your own soules, by the door of this Deliverance, and you will see and say that you have infinite cause to praise the Lord to eternity.
O how had we lived in darkness, died in sin, and dropped into bell! Now reckon up the precious mercies and glorious Favours that have been brought unto England, and home to your own Souls, by the door of this Deliverance, and you will see and say that you have infinite cause to praise the Lord to eternity.
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O you that have had your drooping spirits and dying hearts reviv'd and wonderfully refresh't with the precious influences of grace, falling in Gods Ordinances, What are these Ordinances worth? You that have had your hard and sinfull hearts softned and sanctifi'd by the distilling dews of grace in the Gospel of Christ, What is this Gospel worth? You that have had your empty and humble hearts fill'd with a Heaven of glorious Joys in Communion with Jesus Christ, What is the injoyment of such a sweet, Evangelicall, Soul-ravishing Fellowship with Christ Jesus worth? O pretious Christ! O incomparable Mercies! O unutterable Joyes! You would not, no (I know) you would not lose these glorious Gospel-Favours, for ten thousand worlds of Gold.
O you that have had your drooping spirits and dying hearts revived and wonderfully refreshed with the precious influences of grace, falling in God's Ordinances, What Are these Ordinances worth? You that have had your hard and sinful hearts softened and sanctified by the distilling dews of grace in the Gospel of christ, What is this Gospel worth? You that have had your empty and humble hearts filled with a Heaven of glorious Joys in Communion with jesus christ, What is the enjoyment of such a sweet, Evangelical, Soul ravishing Fellowship with christ jesus worth? O precious christ! Oh incomparable mercies! Oh unutterable Joys! You would not, no (I know) you would not loose these glorious Gospel-favors, for ten thousand world's of Gold.
The dours of Gods House stand open, and you may enjoy that one thing in which the desires of the Saints are all summ'd up. You may dwell in the House of the Lord, happily all the daies of your life, to behold the Beauty of the Lord,
The dours of God's House stand open, and you may enjoy that one thing in which the Desires of the Saints Are all summed up. You may dwell in the House of the Lord, happily all the days of your life, to behold the Beauty of the Lord,
Gods Treasury is wide open, you may store your selves with blessings. Gods Cabinet is unlock't, you may inrich your selves with Jewels and Pearls of price, with saving and sanctifying Graces. The Fountain of Life is unsealed,
God's Treasury is wide open, you may store your selves with blessings. God's Cabinet is unlocked, you may enrich your selves with Jewels and Pearls of price, with Saving and sanctifying Graces. The Fountain of Life is unsealed,
and strews the earth with Mercies: O how pleasant now are the paths of salvation, which God hath strew'd all along with the flowers of his love. Blessed are you Beleevers, you now have a habitation in Jerusalem, who might have been slain in the streets of Rome: You dwell now in Sion, who might have liv'd in Sodom: You are now in a Heaven on this side Heaven, who might have been in a hell before you had been in hell. Oh what shall we render to the Lord for this his wonderfull goodnesse to us:
and strews the earth with mercies: Oh how pleasant now Are the paths of salvation, which God hath strewed all along with the flowers of his love. Blessed Are you Believers, you now have a habitation in Jerusalem, who might have been slave in the streets of Room: You dwell now in Sion, who might have lived in Sodom: You Are now in a Heaven on this side Heaven, who might have been in a hell before you had been in hell. O what shall we render to the Lord for this his wonderful Goodness to us:
God hath inricht us with the gold of Sion, O come therefore and let us offer up unto him the Incense of Praise. O ye children of the Most high God,
God hath enriched us with the gold of Sion, Oh come Therefore and let us offer up unto him the Incense of Praise. Oh you children of the Most high God,
your Light is continued, and the glory of the Lord resteth upon you, Arise, shine. Trim up this day your shining Lamps of Joy, fill them with the sweet Oyl of Love, and let them burn and blaze up to the Heavens in a holy Flame of Praise: Set them burning upon the Altars of your broken hearts,
your Light is continued, and the glory of the Lord rests upon you, Arise, shine. Trim up this day your shining Lamps of Joy, fill them with the sweet Oil of Love, and let them burn and blaze up to the Heavens in a holy Flame of Praise: Set them burning upon the Altars of your broken hearts,
For though you lie down at length and sleep a while in your Graves, yet you shall Arise and shine in Heaven with a perfect Radiancy of incomprehensible Glory throughout all Eternity, Amen. NONLATINALPHABET.
For though you lie down At length and sleep a while in your Graves, yet you shall Arise and shine in Heaven with a perfect Radiancy of incomprehensible Glory throughout all Eternity, Amen..
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